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Multi-slice images obtained from computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging represent a three-dimensional image volume. For its visualization we use a ray-casting algorithm working on a gray scale voxel data model. This model is extended by additional attributes such as membership to an organ or a second imaging modality (“generalized voxel model”). It is shown that the combination of different surface rendering algorithms together with cutting and transparent display allow a realistic visualization of human anatomy.
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Höhne, K.H. et al. (1992). Voxel-Based Visualization of Medical Images in Three Dimensions. In: Todd-Pokropek, A.E., Viergever, M.A. (eds) Medical Images: Formation, Handling and Evaluation. NATO ASI Series, vol 98. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77888-9_6
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